Bacillus cereus AH1272

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus AH1272 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically exhibits a chain-like arrangement of cells. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 25.0°C and is classified as an aerobe, indicating its requirement for oxygen in metabolic processes. The diverse habitats associated with B. cereus AH1272 suggest its adaptability to various environments, potentially including soil, water, and decaying organic matter. The filamentous growth pattern of Bacillus cereus AH1272 may play a role in its ecological interactions, as the chain arrangement can enhance nutrient acquisition and facilitate biofilm formation in suitable environments. Such traits may contribute to its survival and competitive advantages in diverse ecological niches, underscoring the organism's potential ecological significance.

Taxonomy

Kingdom	Bacillati
Phylum	Bacillota
Class	Bacilli
Order	Caryophanales
Family	Bacillaceae
Genus	Bacillus
Species	Bacillus cereus
Strain	AH1272

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining properties	Positive
Shape	Rod
Mobility	Yes
Flagellar presence	Yes
Number of membranes	1

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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirements	Aerobe
Optimal temperature	25
Temperature range	Mesophilic
Habitat	Multiple
Biotic relationship	Free living
Host(s)	Not Available
Cell arrangement	Chains
Sporulation	Not Available
Energy source	Not Available
Pathogenicity	Not Available

Genome Summary

Bacillus cereus AH1272 contig00797, whole genome shotgun sequence.

ACMS00000000.1

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

Not Available

Thymine Count

Not Available

Guanine Count

Not Available

Cytosine Count

Not Available

Genome Length

Not Available

Protein-coding Genes

5735 genes

Non-Coding Genes

162 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

Genes

Name	Locus Tag	UniProt ID	Strand Orientation	Gene Start/End	Protein Molecular Weight
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34160	Not Available	Positive	3290374 - 3290574	7639.38
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34170	Not Available	Negative	3290890 - 3291660	27075.6
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34180	Not Available	Negative	3291755 - 3291901	5244.54
n-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanine amidase family 2	bcere0029_34190	Not Available	Negative	3292059 - 3293786	63563.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34200	Not Available	Negative	3294007 - 3294576	22002.6
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34210	Not Available	Negative	3294749 - 3295783	40623.0
n-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanine amidase	bcere0029_34220	Not Available	Negative	3296003 - 3297010	36825.5
abc transporter	bcere0029_34230	Not Available	Negative	3297250 - 3299013	66918.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34240	Not Available	Negative	3299013 - 3300764	65357.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34250	Not Available	Negative	3300889 - 3301086	7458.7